What we’ve done

Luminarium by Architects of Air

Presented by Creative Barking and Dagenham in partnership with Barking Riverside Ltd, with support from Riverside School.

Morphosis by Compagnie Moso

Presented by Creative Barking and Dagenham in partnership with Global Streets.

Pram People by Polyglot Theatre

Presented by Creative Barking and Dagenham in partnership with Global Streets.

Trip to see Elysian Arcs

An inspiring visit to the mesmerizing Elysian Arcs art installation at the iconic Leadenhall Building (aka The Cheese grater) in The City of London.

Trip to see Winter Lights

A trip for local people to see an incredible collection of light-based art from international and UK-based artists and designers in Canary Wharf.

Trip to see Lumiere Festival

A group of local people visited Lumiere Festival. We explore the festival, seeing more than 40 artworks in Durham city and Bishop Auckland town

Light Games by Groupe LAPS

Retro-inspired games filled the grounds of Valence House with colour, light and the sounds of laughter and fun.

Laser Light City by Seb Lee Delisle

More than 3500 people came to Abbey Ruins in Barking to see Polaris, part of Laser Light City presented for the Lantern Parade finale event.

Winter Lantern Parade

Featuring world-class performance companies including SPARK! by Worldbeaters music and the Umbrella Project by Cirque Bijou.

GROW

GROW was a space to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature and get creative in Thames View and Barking Riverside.

Dundu by Giants of Light

Working in partnership with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham on an unforgettable Winter Lights parade.

Gaia by Luke Jerram

Working with Barking Riverside to present a programme of family art workshops and Gaia, by UK artist Luke Jerram.

Bridge by Imagineer Productions

Creative Barking and Dagenham (CBD) collaborated with Coventry-based Imagineer Productions on an incredible outdoor arts project, Bridge.

Glow 2021

GLOW returned to Barking and Dagenham with illuminated art that could be seen from windows and doorsteps. Curated by a group of CBD Cultural Connectors.